If you haven’t gotten your ticket to the last mega spirits event of the year, get ’em now — you don’t really want to miss out on tasting all the fine rums, whiskies and agave spirits, do you?

Got you tickets? Bien. Here are five things you need to know before making your way to Andaz Hotel.

1 > Masterclasses Are Free

Learn from master distillers, master blenders and spirits directors. the schedule isn’t out yet, but if you get a chance, get thee to a classroom and pick up a tip or two.

2 > Rum Has Its Dedicated Section

Rum is having its moment in the sun, and you’ll be one of the first to experience Singapore’s first Rum Gallery at WL. Meet with the sugarcane reps and enjoy samples from Martinique to Haiti (above), Jamaica to Asia.

3 > Agave Spirits Will be HUGE

Mezcal is one of the fastest growing spirit categories in Asia and there will be a dedicated agave spirits section at Wl. There will be many artisanal Mexican spirits for you enjoy and learn about.  

4 > Pay Attention to Irish Whiskies

Teeling Irish Whiskies are always worth a punt, but here’s a new entrant you should bet on. Waterford is a barley-forward, terroir-driven single malt Irish Whiskey that provides natural flavours and also more info and specs about their products than a human could possibly need. Through their single-farm origin pursuits and Arcadian barley to express flavours, they have quickly become the world’s largest producer of organic and biodynamic whiskies. Founder Mark Reynier, formerly co-owner of Bruichladdich Distillery, will be at Whisky Live for a masterclass. This is definitely a brand to geek out to.

5 > Buy Your Fav Whiskies Virtually

After a whole day spent sampling rums, mezcals and whiskies (and the odd cocktail), do you still want to queue up to buy and collect your bottles? Now with La Boutique you won’t have to. Say goodbye to long lines, tedious carrying by simply scanning the code of the items you want to enjoy 10% off. Then just wait for your stash to be delivered.

Whisky Live 2022. 19–20 November. 

Andaz Hotel, 5 Fraser Street, Singapore.

Get your tickets here.

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